Location

Located in the area of Tambon Koh Phrathong, Amphoe Khuraburi, Phangnga Province, about 76 kms from Thaplamu Pier and 100 km from Phuket.

Transportation

Car : Road traffic provides 2 alternative ways as follows :

• First alternative, 788 km from Bangkok, taking Highway No.4 to Prachuap Khiri Khan - Chumphon - Ranong and then continue to Phang Nga that takes about 12 hrs.

• Second alternative, from Bangkok follow the Highway No.4 to Chumphon, and from Chumphon taking Highway No.41 to Amphoe Thachang. At the intersection of Thachang turn right along Highway No.401 to Amphoe Ban Ta khun for 50 kms. Then taking Highway No.415 for 30 km and turn right to Phang Nga. If you start from Phuket, take Highway No.402 via Sarasin Bridge to Ban Khok Kloi and turn right through Ampher Takuathung. After some 1 hr and 30 min you will be arriving Phang Nga.

Bus : From the Southern Bus Terminal (at Boromratchchonnani Rd.) air-conditioned buses are available from Bangkok to Phang Nga everyday.
Pubic bus timetable

Airplane : Thai Airways operates daily flights from Bangkok to Phuket. Further transportation from Phuket to Phangnga (58 km) are available.
Bangkok Airway timetable

Train : The State Railways Authority of Thailand provides several daily trains from Bangkok to Surat Thani, and go further to Phang Nga by taking a 2-hour bus.

Gettind to the Similan island

There is no regular boat service for visitors to the island, and during the low season months of May-October boats may stop running altogether depending on the weather conditions. Thap Lamu Pier, in the Thai Muang district of Phang Nga province, is the nearest launching point to the Similans, with boat trips taking about 3 hours.

More adventurous travellers may try to hitch a ride with some of the local boats heading out there - just be sure to allow lots of time since there's no guarantee that there will be a ride back on any given day. Note that a park entry fee of 200 baht is charged.

Daytrips from Phuket and Khao Lak are also possible, with travel time of 45 minutes to 3 hours depending on the boat used. A popular way to go, especially for divers and game fishers, is by joining a liveaboard boat trip from Phuket, which usually run for 4 days. There are many Phuket-based liveaboard operations offering varying levels of luxury and facilities.